Omaha man tours Zeppelin flight in Germany
Haller, a Omaha wholesale house proprietor, visited Bad Nauheim, Germany, last June with Mrs. Haller. They rode the Victoria Luise, Count Zeppelin’s airship, on a two hour flight covering about 75 miles with safe operations and panoramic views of Rhine and German towns.
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Frank L. Haller
Omaha
Europe
Mrs. Haller
Bad Nauheim
Germany
Eng- Mah
Haller
Nauheim
Sinbad
Zeppelin
Count Zeppelin
Bagdad
Victoria Suise
Kaiserhof
Frankfort
Rhine
Aerial Post Office
Wiesbaden
Bad Homburg
World notes from the era mix geography and science
The item lists varied facts from munitions regions in Britain and low New Zealand death rates to wood use for paper, bacterial purification by scientists, sea water purification methods, Caracas bull ring plans, grass growth as carpet, Danish farm labor migration, and the Croton River supplying New York’s water.
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Great Britain
New Zealand
Caracas
Venezuela
Denmark
Croton
New York
Flowers and Gardens Boost Abilene Civic Charm
The Abilene Observer notes fine rains have placed soil ready for a rich growing season and urges readers to plant flowers and vegetables. Gardens improve property appeal, promote health, and ease grocery costs, while the gardener’s care is key to success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Abilene
Growth of Motion Pictures and Early Devices
The article traces motion picture origins over fifty years, naming devices like thaumatrope and zoetrope. Henry Heys showed photographic moving images in Philadelphia in 1870, with pictures created by successive poses set to music. Edison released the first modern motion picture apparatus in 1899.
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Henry Heys
Philadelphia
Edison
Christian Herald
Boy and Goat Entombed in Stanton Mine Collapse
Five year old Joseph Chubbin and a goat were buried alive when the Stanton Pennsylvania colliery timber yard cave‑in pulled them into old workings. Rescuers attempted rope descents to reach the victim but high surface movement forced them to abandon the rescue for fear of further burial.
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Joseph Chubbin
Stanton
Alno
Purple Taffeta Afternoon Dress With Navy Georgette
The hour glass style purple taffeta dress with navy georgette drapery and silver turquoise embroidery is shown as an affordable home-sewn option at about 16 dollars. Embellishments include navy satin trim and georgette sleeves with a white organdie chemisette.
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Washington Star
What to Do With Hands After Muff in Spring Style
Women seek a solution to the muffless season by carrying lightweight books or magazines to occupy their hands. Other options include embroidery bags or baskets, and new fashionable handbags that can be matched to outfits. The changes boost mood and ease as spring clothing arrives.
Linen summer shoe debuts as light, stylish sports footwear
Fashion endorses lin en footwear for summer replacing heavy white shoes. The new green linen thin shoe features flowered cretonne tips and is the latest sports wear innovation, expected to become popular.
Handy Cozy Keeps Liquids Warm In Bedside Use
A compact device to keep a tumbler of hot milk or tea warm uses a tin lid with holes, flannel binding, and a flannel outer wrap. A silk cord edge and satin ribbon loops form a lift handle, making a practical sick room cover for glasses with either warm or cold contents. Painted boots on Broadway draw admiring glances.
Rough Skin Care Guidance From Sand Soap Advice
If the body skin is rough, a good sand soap is more beneficial than ordinary toilet soap for smoother skin and better cleansing according to practical homemaking tips.
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New2rome
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Orange
MAGS
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Mali
Stewart T Iron Works
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